selfcontentedly
Syllables
self-con-tent-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/self kənˈtɛntɪdli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + content + edly
The word 'self-contentedly' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tent-ed-ly. The primary stress falls on 'tent'. It's an adverb formed from the root 'content' with the prefixes 'self-' and suffix '-edly'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a satisfied and pleased manner; with a sense of peaceful happiness.
“She smiled self-contentedly, enjoying the warmth of the sun.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tent'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs derived from adjectives with the '-edly' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. con — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. tent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Often reduced in rapid speech.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
- The '-ed' syllable can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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